949 Racing 50mm Steering Spacer 86 - GR86

[ka-t_240]

Now I want to go home at lunch and see how i fit. I swear and one point I was like ugh wish my wheel was closer.

[turbofan]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

How many are in this first batch? Have they sold out yet?

Two left at this writing. They've gone quick.

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by turbofan

Two left at this writing. They've gone quick.

I figured they would. People have been discussing the need for this for years.

If we order today, when will you ship it? With people potentially traveling for the holidays, will you send out shipping notices with tracking numbers so we can plan around the arrival?

[949 Racing]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

I figured they would. People have been discussing the need for this for years.

If we order today, when will you ship it? With people potentially traveling for the holidays, will you send out shipping notices with tracking numbers so we can plan around the arrival?

As a general practice, we don't actually conduct individual transactions on forums. Status today might not be the status tomorrow. Might sell out before you place your order. ETA for a customer 5 miles from us is different than one on the other side of the country.

Best to contact ED directly about your order. First question he will ask is:

"What date do you need it by?"

He will then work backward from that date to suggest the best shipping option to fit your needs.

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by 949 Racing

As a general practice, we don't actually conduct individual transactions on forums.

Except I might not be the only one wondering. And since all the orders so far have happened either today or last night, the answers would apply to everyone who has ordered one so far. So it's not an "individual transaction."

Besides that, whether you send out shipping notices is a policy, not a transaction. Is that a policy you're not comfortable discussing for some reason?

Furthermore, I didn't ask "When will I get it?" So the blindingly obvious information that different distances have different shipping times was completely irrelevant to what I asked.

[CoolHandMoss]

I'm looking forward to receiving my steering spacer. Thank you for identifying the need and making it happen for the community.

[turbofan]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

Except I might not be the only one wondering. And since all the orders so far have happened either today or last night, the answers would apply to everyone who has ordered one so far. So it's not an "individual transaction."

Besides that, whether you send out shipping notices is a policy, not a transaction. Is that a policy you're not comfortable discussing for some reason?

Furthermore, I didn't ask "When will I get it?" So the blindingly obvious information that different distances have different shipping times was completely irrelevant to what I asked.

For items like this, the site has live inventory. If the site lets you add it to your cart, it's available and ready to ship. We always ship with tracking numbers which are sent as soon as the item ships so you can plan around it.

As Emilio said, if you are trying to hit a deadline, contact us first and we'll do our best to meet the timeline/recommend shipping options/set expectations as needed.

Emilio is very direct, and I know you're not a fan of his style, but we love him for it. If you have customer service questions/concerns, you can contact me directly at info@949racing.com - I watch that inbox very closely - or call us at 949-716-3111.

Cheers!

[Clutch Dog]

For one I am glad your site has live inventory. For two. glad we get multiple shop persons to represent 949 here for quick answers..

kind of a unique shop

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by turbofan

We always ship with tracking numbers which are sent as soon as the item ships so you can plan around it.

Thanks for a more direct answer without the attitude from your colleague.

Originally Posted by turbofan

Emilio is very direct, and I know you're not a fan of his style, but we love him for it.

I'm curious, later on down the road if I were to buy the suspension kit he took such an attitude about (after he was the one who actually told us about it in the first place), who would field technical, installation or setup questions? I have a real interest in that kit, but not if I'm going to be treated like an idiot if I have a question.

[Jdmjunkie]

Purchased mine today! Thank you for making this!

[turbofan]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

who would field technical, installation or setup questions?

I am the primary point of contact for all customer-related inquiries at 949Racing.

[churchx]

turbofan: btw, can you or Emilio comment something on reach of steering column control stalks with this spacer installed?
From own experience i could operate them with last joint or almost middle of fingers on 100% stock, and with fingertips on 20mm offset (J-Luth steering wheel). I guess, that with 50mm, that will place steering in even better position for, well, steering, which matters a lot on track .. but imho with such it's possible that one will need to take hands off steering wheel to operate lights/turn signal/windwipers at daily driving, no?
By chance, have you guys inspected how control stalks are made/mounted, and if it's possible to mod/move/bend(?)/replace with longer analogues them back closer to relocated steering wheel? If not spacing for same amount, then maybe at angle, so that tips are closer?
I had seen DIY mods to relocate cruise control stalk (that turns with wheel) for aftermarket quickmount hub steering wheels .. but how it's with lights and turn signal control/windscreen wiper stalks mounted on column?
If you had some extra parts/spacers for that, i'd be interested in getting such too. Of course it's not killing flaw, but for ones that dual-use car with most mileage daily driven imho that would be nice convenience extra (especially for me, if i don't want to put back stock steering wheel or buy 3rd w/o own offset unlike current one, which would result in 70mm total offset).

[949 Racing]

Tape measure really. Obviously everyone's fingers and hands are different sizes. Tape measure in your car, take a look at the distance and see if it will work for you. I have spacers in other cars with race wheels, stalks far away. For me at least, the benefits of not getting my legs trapped by the wheel and being able to reach it comfortably outweigh a little finger stretch,

[Clutch Dog]

The miata forum guys use a motorcycle extender for the turn signal. For my hands I don't actually have to remove them from the wheel completely.

https://www.falconpev.com.sg/product...extender-mount